Better Buildings
Number Of Publications
12 articles
Decarbonizing HVAC and Water Heating in Commercial Buildings
This resource can be used as a starting point when conducting the technical, economic, and feasibility assessment for converting to all-electric heating […]
Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Toolkit
This collection of resources enables state and local communities to benefit from the experience of partners who have successfully established and implemented […]
Green Revolving Funds Toolkit
This collection of solutions provides guidance on establishing a green revolving fund to overcome a lack of dedicated capital. A green revolving […]
Adidas Rooftop Unit Replacement Case Study
Adidas implemented a successfully planned RTU replacement program to save energy and avoid costly emergency replacements. Case Study: Rooftop Unit Replacement adidas […]
Rooftop Unit Sizing Guidance
Common sizing mistakes (with respect to cooling tonnage and supply fan horsepower) can be controlled with these recommended processes to help project […]
The Efficiency-Resilience Nexus Factsheet
This fact sheet outlines the importance of resilience for building owners, operators, and occupants, and the role that energy efficiency and onsite […]
The Energy-Resilient City - Infographic
The Energy-Resilient City: Learn about the different ways a city can incorporate resilience in manufacturing, schools, universities, hospitals, multi-family, offices, community centers, […]
Decision Tree for RTU Replacements or Retrofits
This decision tree guides the reader through the challenging task of determining how to manage existing rooftop units with easy to follow […]
Efficiency-as-a-Service Toolkit
Efficiency-as-a-service (EaaS) is a pay-for-performance, off-balance sheet financing solution that allows customers to implement energy and water efficiency projects with no upfront […]
Wastewater Energy Management Toolkit
Municipal wastewater treatment systems in the U.S. consume approximately 30 billion kWh annually, and their operations are typically the largest energy users […]